by April | Last Updated: Jul 1, 2020 | Bees, DIY Homesteading
I’ve always wanted to keep bees. When I was planning my homestead, beekeeping was at the top of my want to do list. Keeping bees fit some idealistic fantasy I had about homesteading, I pictured a peaceful hive busily buzzing around my yard, somewhat near my...
by April | Last Updated: Jan 6, 2022 | Animals, DIY Homesteading, Rabbits
 Now, I know it’s almost spring, the snow is almost gone, maybe not at my house but at most peoples. So why am I talking about cold-weather rabbit hutches when it’s spring? Most people when they start out raising meat rabbits will get their first rabbits...
by Jessica | Last Updated: Jul 1, 2020 | Daily Life, DIY Homesteading
Living on a farm or homestead offers some very unique experiences that you won’t necessarily find in other living situations. Some are charming and endearing and some are just downright perplexing. When you ask somebody to describe a typical homestead or...
by April | Last Updated: Jul 1, 2020 | Daily Life, DIY Homesteading
Here is a list of ‘Casual Homestead’ ideas that can start you on your journey. These small ideas help connect you with community, nature and sometimes yourself. You don’t need to do them all, nor all at the same time. Pick what fits your lifestyle...
by April | Last Updated: Jul 1, 2020 | Daily Life, DIY Homesteading, Our Kitchen
I grew up using cast iron pans. For some reason at our house, we didn’t have anything else but cast iron, no non-stick, aluminum or copper for us. So to me, they are what you cook with. Perfectly normal, and I think they are wonderful. I cook everything in...
by Jessica | Last Updated: Jul 1, 2020 | Animals, DIY Homesteading, Gardening
This blog is our way of sharing wisdom and the things we have learned about homesteading, if I was being completely honest it should be called ‘101 Mistakes and How Not to Make Them in Homesteading’.  About 10 years ago my family and I found this...
